現れる

あらわれる

to appear (v.i.), to become visible; to express

Also:to be expressed (e.g. emotions)

What does 現れる mean?

現れる is a Japanese verb meaning to appear (v.i.), to become visible; to express in English. It can also be translated as to be expressed (e.g. emotions) depending on context. It is written as 現れる in kanji, あらわれる in hiragana, and arawareru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.

Example sentences

20人の警官が現場に現れた。

Twenty police have arrived on the scene.

その薬の効きめが現れた。

The medicine took effect.